During an experiment where he was enjoying himself together with five university colleagues, applied physics doctor Alan Adams discovered the possibility of moving objects from one point to another instantly, with a tunnel created between two synchronised stations. This discovery could lead to a revolution in the transport sectore, no more trains, airplanes and automobiles, as well as the tourism sector. As he realises what he has discovered, he alerts his five colleagues and also his old teacher, Professor Tony Ross. Gradually, the five colleagues all became unreachable. One after another, the five are kidnapped, and the organisation, set up by a shady individual, is about to kidnap him as well. By pure chance, Alan saves himself from being kidnapped and begins to understand what is happening. He goes to the bank to withdraw money, but the accounts are empty. At this point, he begins an escape across the USA where the doctor, together wighhis girlfriend Sara Dixon, avoids ambushes and murder attempts until the final epilogue